Manu Koné, race on between Inter Milan and Roma for midfielder

The Nerazzurri aim to close the deal quickly, with figures similar to the Lookman offer

A lightning-fast negotiation between Inter Milan and Roma for Manu Koné, with the Nerazzurri club already working to finalize the deal quickly. 

According to Sky Sport via Fcinter1908, Inter Milan is already trying to complete the transfer. The investment Inter Milan would make for Koné would be the same as for Lookman: they had offered €42 million (£35.4m) plus €3 million (£2.5m) in bonuses, and this is the same amount they would invest for the Frenchman. These are more or less the figures, according to the broadcaster.

Koné’s arrival would trigger two midfield exits: Asllani set to leave, Zielinski uncertain

However, the possible arrival of the Frenchman, according to SportMediaset, would mean two departures in midfield: "The path leading to Koné necessarily goes through the sale of at least one other midfielder. 

Asllani has had his bags packed for over a month since sporting director Ausilio publicly ruled him out (‘He must find a new team’). 

At the moment, the Albanian is the closest to leaving, with Torino and Bologna keeping an eye on him. 

But to make room for the class of 2001, another midfielder would probably have to go, and the first on the list would be Piotr Zielinski. 

It is difficult, however, to find a destination for the Pole due to his net salary of €4.5 million (£3.8m) and physical reliability still to be proven. 

One thing is certain: Inter Milan has decided to gift its fans a major signing — if it’s not Lookman, it could be Manu Koné."